Yacht Rigging - Apprenticeship
Other Engineering
A course by
Mast Academy
The programme provides knowledge and skills to work unsupervised as yacht riggers within the marine industry.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 113 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Work Unsuprevised as Yacht Riggers
Gain the knowledge and skills to work unsupervised as a yacht rigger in the marine industry.
Health and Safety Competence
Understand and apply workplace health and safety standards relevant to marine rigging.
Sustainability Awareness
Incorporate sustainable practices within yacht rigging work.
What You're Signing Up For
This apprenticeship programme aims to prepare learners for work as professional yacht riggers, capable of working unsupervised in the marine industry. It covers essential skills and knowledge including workplace health and safety, sustainability, materials handling, teamwork, tool use, technical skills, calculations, drawings, and yacht rig design. The programme is NZQA and TEC approved and leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Yacht Rigging.
Course Content
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Sustainability
- Materials
- You and Your Team
- Your Tools and Equipment
- Your Calculations
- Technical Skills
- Drawings
- Yacht Rig Design
- Block Course: Working At Heights
What you need to know first
Legal eligibility to study in New Zealand (immigration status verified)
Employment in a marine environment
Minimum age of 16 years
English language requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Marine Industry
Engineering
Maritime
Future employment opportunities might be
Engineering Technician
System Service & Repair